However, if "common sense" is the logic employed in removing Mandela shouldn't it also be employed in the decision to make 1 million people into terrorists? The hilarity of this situation is all too apparent: a man who spent his life bringing down Apartheid legislation that classified inhabitants and visitors into racial groups is denied access to a country that classifies inhabitants and visitors into terrorists and non-terrorists.

I feel that the US is being overly harsh towards Mandela. Although i agree that they must be vigilant towards terrorists, i must protest that a 90 year old man hardly poses a threat to society. Personally, i respect and admire Mandela, and believe that although some of his earlier actions may have been unwise, he should not be considered as a terrorist. Unfortunately the same cannot be said for his ex-wife Nomzamo Winifred Zanyiwe Madikizela, ( also known as Winnie) although she seems to have mellowed a bit with old age, polling fifth on the ANC's electoral list for the South African general election, 2009, behind party president Jacob Zuma, current President of South Africa Kgalema Motlanthe, Deputy President of South Africa Baleka Mbete and finance minister Trevor Manuel. An article in The Observer' suggested than her position near the top of the list indicated that the party's leadership saw her as a valuable asset in the election with regard to solidifying support among the party's grassroots and the poor.

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The Philosophy Program at McNeese State University

What is the Philosophy Club?

The Philosophy Club meets regularly, and encourages everyone to attend, whether you have a formal or passing interest in philosophy. These discussions can help to tease out issues not covered in class, or serve as a chance for you to learn by doing. Philosophy is not a set of facts to be memorized - it is a method of thinking. The more you "do" philosophy, the better your understanding of the concepts and methods will be. Like your muscles, your brain is toned by practice. Many students find philosophy to be the most difficult field they have ever studied, precisely because it teaches you new ways to think. The Philosophy Club gives you the chance to get your feet wet in an environment that is collegial and casual.

Where: The Mariner Room, upstairs in the New RanchWhen: 3:00 PM every Monday during the academic year.

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